Heavy Equipment Excavator Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Ajax is seeking a Heavy Equipment Excavator Operator to safely operate various heavy machinery. The role involves conducting environmental clean-up activities and participating in emergency response operations. Ideal candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and hazardous materials experience. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study.
• On-call work availability for emergency response.
• Must be a highly motivated and service-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various heavy equipment including excavator.
• Conduct environmental clean-up activities.
• Participate in emergency response and technical rescue activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Hazardous materials experience

Confined space awareness

Bilingual English / French or other languages

Education

Post-secondary education in a related area

Valid Certification in First Aid / CPR

Job description

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Our Emergency Response division in Bowmanville is looking for a Heavy Equipment (Excavator) Operator to join its team!

Safely operate and / or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator and other heavy equipment : mini excavator, skid steer, and / or back hoe.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct environmental clean-up activities
• Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation
• Perform chemical transfers
• Perform technical rescue activities
• Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks
• Provide dangerous goods consulting
• Participate in various Industrial services
• Responding to various emergencies as requested
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required
• Operating his / her position in an efficient and safe manner
• Participating in standby confined space rescue work
• Completing work related documentation and reporting
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the vision and values of the organization.
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.
• Participate in team / staff meetings when required.
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study

NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations

NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2

On-call work availability for emergency response

Hazardous materials and / or environmental experience an asset

Vacuum truck experience an asset

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Confined space awareness

Reliable means of personal transportation

Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces

Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing

Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his / her work

Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Valid Certification in First Aid / CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Bilingual English / French or other languages an asset.

GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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